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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - raleigh-nc (tech) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Unfiltered: Coffee and Conversation DTSTART:20260909T130000Z DTEND:20260909T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T180122Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53568030984870 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Interested in the ever-evolving world of AI?\n\n \n\nJoin us f or AI Unfiltered\, a monthly gathering where students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members come together over coffee to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you're deeply involved in AI or simply curious about the latest ideas\, this is a welcoming space to shar e insights\, ask questions\, network\, and connect through conversation ab out all things AI.\n\n \n\nRegister here! Event is free and open to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180122Z LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, Meantime Cafe URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-unfiltered-coffee-and-conversation X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mobile Barber Truck DTSTART:20260909T150000Z DTEND:20260909T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53760953983244 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Bar Ber Shop will offer haircuts from its mobile barber tr uck on Centennial Campus every other Wednesday. Their stylists can accommo date men's and women's cuts across a multitude of hair types and styles (t hey even do blowouts). \nThe truck will be parked in front of Venture Plac e on Main Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGrab a quick and convenien t trim during your work day! Walk-ups are welcome or you can schedule your appointment and learn more about the mobile service on the barber shop's website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Venture Center Courtyard URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/mobile-barber-truck-503 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260909T150000Z DTEND:20260909T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060334Z UID:10010187-1788951600-1788955200@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060334Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-09/2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260909T163000Z DTEND:20260909T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060334Z UID:10010188-1788957000-1788960600@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060334Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-09/3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creating Agents in PromptLab DTSTART:20260909T170000Z DTEND:20260909T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578344493890 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Ready to move beyond working with Generative AI chat models? A gents can help with specific tasks\, answer questions with a given knowled ge base\, and connect to tools. This workshop will cover best practices fo r creating agents on PromptLab\, the University Library’s privacy-focuse d AI platform. You will learn how to create effective agent instructions\, upload knowledge sources\, connect agents with one another\, and more!\n\ n \n\nNew to working with Generative AI? Check out our brief training vide os.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the University Library and will be led by librarian Rolando Rodriguez. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offer ed remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/17 228800 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/creating-agents-in-promptlab X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20260909T190000Z DTEND:20260909T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985815228 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mentorship Meetup DTSTART:20260909T220000Z DTEND:20260909T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002614Z UID:55154-1788976800-1788982200@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Are you an NC State student with a business idea\, curious ab out exploring mentorship at State\, or just looking to build a support net work for whatever your future career may be? The Entrepreneurship Mentorsh ip Program is just the place for you! \nIn partnership with NC State Entr epreneurship\, the eClinic hosts mentorship meetups that aim to build stu dent entrepreneurs’ networks with mentors from a wide variety of industr ies.  This is a place to bounce your ideas\, ask for help\, meet fellow s tudents and potential co-founders and pick our mentor’s brains. In addit ion\, the Mentorship Program offers a request portal for students to make asks for potential introductions with industry and entrepreneurial experts . \nMentorship Meetups are open to all students that would like to attend\ , and invites are also sent to students who have requested mentorship in t he last two semesters. \nFall ’26 mentorship meetups: \nSeptember 9th at the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, located at 1017 Main Campus Dr Sui te 1650\, Raleigh NC \nOctober 27th location TBA \nTo be on communications and attendance for both or either meetup (we recommend attending both)\, please RSVP below. \nTo learn more about the Mentorship Program\, please v isit the program page here LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002614Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/mentorship-meetup-8/2026-09-09 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Once Upon a One More Time DTSTART:20260909T233000Z DTEND:20260910T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060334Z UID:10009526-1788982200-1788991200@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess o f Pop\, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside dow n with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines\, the damsels emb ark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after .” \nPerformed by Theatre Raleigh ACT Performance Company students LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060334Z LOCATION:De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center\, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-one-more-time/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Hunchback of Notre Dame DTSTART:20260909T233000Z DTEND:20260910T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060334Z UID:10008754-1788982200-1788993000@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The sweeping\, epic musical based on Victor Hugo’s timeless tale and the beloved Disney film comes to life like never before! Featurin g a soaring score by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz\, this powerful stor y of love\, acceptance\, and courage will be performed in the hauntingly b eautiful Vintage Church in Downtown Raleigh. In partnership with the North Carolina Master Chorale\, Theatre Raleigh is creating the expansive choir needed for this majestic\, site-specific theatrical experience—truly un forgettable from start to finish. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060334Z LOCATION:Vintage Church on Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh 118 S Person St\, Raleigh\, NC 27601\, 118 S Person St\, Raleigh\, 27601 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame/2026-09-09 / X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Innovate Carolina Network Forum DTSTART:20260910T130000Z DTEND:20260910T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002839Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53860819046957 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Hosted at the Junction\, this morning’s forum is designed to connect campus offices and teams that fuel UNC's innovation ecosystem. Yo u'll hear brief\, high-impact updates from programs across the university and gain insight into strategic initiatives led by Innovate Carolina. You ’ll also have time to network and exchange ideas with colleagues leading entrepreneurial initiatives\, startup programs\, commercialization effort s\, and a variety of translational research and community innovation proje cts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002839Z LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/innovate-carolina-network-forum-4879 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260910T140000Z DTEND:20260910T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060334Z UID:10010189-1789034400-1789038000@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060334Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-10/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260910T150000Z DTEND:20260910T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060334Z UID:10010190-1789038000-1789041600@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060334Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-10/2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:beginR DTSTART:20260910T163000Z DTEND:20260910T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578318785277 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Learning R on your own? Want some help along the way? beginR i s a series of virtual meetings organized by the University Libraries and t he Odum Institute that provides support to students\, faculty and staff wh o are learning the R programming language. The first week\, the instructor s will introduce attendees to R\, help them install the software\, and sha re the materials that will be covered in subsequent meetings. In the follo wing weeks\, beginR attendees will learn R by following the lessons on the R Open Labs website at their own pace. Each week\, staff will be availabl e via Zoom to answer questions\, solve problems and provide the solutions to exercises.\n\n \n\nbeginR is a collaboration between the University Lib rary and the Odum Institute. The workshops will be led by librarians Lorin Bruckner and Matt Jansen\, and Nuvan Rathnayaka from the Odum Institute. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Register h ere: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/17229647 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/beginr-3408 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260910T163000Z DTEND:20260910T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060334Z UID:10010191-1789043400-1789047000@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060334Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-10/3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Combining and Summarizing Data in Excel DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578366751117 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Interested in improving your Excel skills? This workshop will cover advanced actions such as combining data from different tables with X LOOKUP\, and summarizing data with pivot tables. After attending\, partici pants will be able to use these features effectively to manipulate and sum marize data.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the University Library an d will be led by librarian Michele Hayslett. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is bei ng offered remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/ event/17229374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/combining-and-summarizing-data-in-excel X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Geospatial Machine Learning in the Applied Geosciences DTSTART:20260910T183000Z DTEND:20260910T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182956Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53746223566851 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Geospatial Forum for "Geospatial Machine Learning in the Applied Geosciences: Pitfalls and Promise in 2026." Corey Scheip\, Ph. D.\, a senior geoscientist and lead for BGC Engineering's Data Science and Earth Observation team\, will discuss the state of geospatial machine lea rning in the applied geosciences\, focusing on landslide susceptibility an d inventory mapping as two examples. Susceptibility modeling is unusually easy to do badly: DEMs\, soil surveys\, and landslide databases are easy t o download\, and a respectable-looking AUC is a few lines of AI-generated code away. But are the results useful? Models for mapping landslides with lidar\, on the other hand\, are a different beast. They are more complex t o create\, but done with care\, they can 100x the speed of human mappers a nd augment the way we’ve been mapping landslides for decades. In 2026\, with modern AI-driven tooling\, the promise for both applications is real. However\, most of the promise doesn't come from the models themselves – it comes from the underlying data and decisions that the human expert mad e along the way. \n\nYou can attend Scheips's talk in person at 5103 Jorda n Hall or watch it live. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182956Z LOCATION:Jordan Hall\, 5103 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/geospatial-forum-geospatial-machine-le arning-in-the-applied-geosciences-pitfalls-and-promise-in-2026 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20260910T213000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55031-1789061400-1789066800@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad Incubator DTSTART:20260910T213000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53735353085846 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups. Students will work througho ut the semester to further their concepts through fundamental practices\, such as doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling and thinkin g through commercialization strategy. The program is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another and hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your new venture.\n\nNC State student entrepreneurs are el igible for microfunding ranging from roughly $200 to $800 per student (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and its needs.\n\nSession s will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind sessions. The speakers will cover pain points of the startup process\, while the gri nd sessions will provide you and your fellow founders opportunities to cre atively work through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hackath on all for your own personal growth.\n\nParticipants will also receive men torship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates\, including what’s working\, roadblocks and go als for the week.\n\nFor more information about Launchpad and to apply\, v isit the Launchpad webpage.\n\nHere is the 2026 LaunchPad schedule:\n\nAug . 27: Intro\, expectations and setting goalsSept. 3 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29: Speaker sessionsSept. 10\, Oct. 1 and 22 and Nov. 6: Collaborative gri nd sessions LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Albright Entrepreneurship Ga rage Classroom URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-incubator-6347 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Assisted Surveys DTSTART:20260914T140000Z DTEND:20260914T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52389476244944 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course will be held online only over 3 days (September 14 \, 16\, and 18). Attendance is required as it will not be recorded.\n\nThi s 6-hour course provides training on how AI can assist a survey project fr om beginning to the end.\n\nWe will focus on each step of the research pro cess (Callegaro and Yang\, 2025)\n\nPlanningExecutionActivationIn the plan ning phase there are two sub phases\n1) Ideate and define\n\nAI can be an idea helper and assist on generating research ideas starting from previous ly knowledgeA literature review can definitely be assisted by AI and there are specific tools available for that2) Design and plan\n\nThe design sta ge is where AI can assist in producing design brief\, analysis plan and ma p the concepts that are going to be measured using the questionnaireThe ex ecution phase consists of\n3) Data wizard\n\nHere AI has been used to help drafting and pretesting the questionnaire\, help writing survey material such as survey invitation and confidentiality assurances.4) Analysis copil ot\n\nOnce the data collection is under way\, AI can assist in automating\ , and writing statistical code to analyze the dataset (stat code assistant ). It can also be used as theme discovery\, for coding of open ended answ ers and data visualization.The activation phase consists of:\n5) Insight p artner\n\nHelp summarize findings\, generate reports\, help review the fin al deliverables such as a research report or a complete academic paper6) S torytelling aid\n\nDevelop presentation materials\, create multi-media art ifacts\, generated blog post for different platforms\, generate images bas ed on content from the researchOrganizational Structure of the Course \nTh e course will be taught in a workshop style where the lectures will be usi ng presentation slides as a roadmap. After each concept has been introduce d and discussed\, the participants will be invited to work on brief hands on exercises with different LLMs such as Gemini\, Claude\, Copilot\, and C hatGPT\n\nParticipants will be strongly encouraged to ask questions during lectures\, especially on how the content relates to their own research.\n \nLearning objectives\nBy the end of the course\, you will:\n\nLearn how t o prompt LLMs for survey research help and assistanceLearn how to evaluate the quality of LLMs outputsStrengths and challenges of different LLMs too lsWhere LLMs are not necessaryEthical usage of LLMs/AI ToolsRecent debate of using LLMs to produce research and write academic papersRegistration an d fee (refundable for UNCCH students) are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-assisted-surveys-5194 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Data Science and AI Academy Lunch and Learn for Staff and Faculty DTSTART:20260914T153000Z DTEND:20260914T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183545Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53859495599733 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:This event is for all interested staff and faculty at NC State .\n\n​Join us for a complimentary lunch to discover how DSA’s course o fferings can empower students across all majors to build in-demand technic al skills and advance their careers.\n\nDavid Stokes\, DSA's Director of T eaching and Learning for Academic Programs\, will cover:\n\n1-Credit Cours es: Overview of our accessible\, project-based 1-credit courses open to al l majors.\n\nInterdisciplinary Minor: Guidance on how students from any di scipline can earn a minor in Data Science.\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Monda y\, September 14\, 2026\n\nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm (Presentation begins at 12:00 PM)\n\nLocation: Talley Student Union\, Room 4280\n\nPlease complete our Registration Form to secure your spot and reserve your lunch. For additional details about our programs\, p lease visit the DSA Website.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183545Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4280 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/data-science-and-ai-academy-lunch-and- learn-for-staff-and-faculty X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI in Research series – Introduction to AI Tools in Qualitative Software DTSTART:20260915T140000Z DTEND:20260915T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52639818253527 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course is only open to the UNC Chapel Hill Community. You must have an active ONYEN to register. \n\n \n\nAI in Research: Driving I nnovation Forward\n\nDiscover how artificial intelligence can streamline w orkflows\, uncover hidden patterns\, and empower breakthroughs in your fie ld. Learn practical applications of AI through Odum Institute AIR series t hat can revolutionize your research process.\n\nThis course will introduce participants to generative AI tools in qualitative software—ATLAS.ti\, MAXQDA\, and NVivo. These tools can be used to summarize textual documents through AI-assisted memo writing and to support coding\, with each progra m taking a different approach to integrating human judgment and AI feature s.\n\nThe course will also demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used to code tex tual data\, how to create effective prompts\, and how to import results fr om ChatGPT into qualitative software for further analysis. The course will be based on presentation and lecture but will provide brief exercises for hands-on exercises to be completed outside of the course.\n\nRegistration is required to secure your spot and receive Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-in-research-series-introduction-to-a i-tools-in-qualitative-software-4936 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility Pop-Up Labs DTSTART:20260915T160000Z DTEND:20260915T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T181502Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53601969895141 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The POP Lab is a drop-in workspace where UNC faculty and staff can make progress with support from digital accessibility consultants. Br ing your documents\, course materials\, websites\, reports\, or questions\ , and work at your own pace. Come by for a few minutes or stay for the ful l session to ask questions\, explore tools\, solve problems and make meani ngful progress toward expanding access.\n\n \n\nProgress Over Perfection\n \nProgress means recognizing common barriers in the platforms you use and taking small steps to reduce them. It’s choosing web formats over PDFs\, applying table headers\, checking color contrast and collaborating on acc essible templates so everyone can start from a strong foundation. Digital accessibility depends on steady\, intentional progress\, not perfection\, to expand access for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181502Z LOCATION:Carolina Union\, 2502 URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/digital-accessibility-pop-up-labs X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ArcGIS Pro for Beginners DTSTART:20260915T180000Z DTEND:20260915T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578379905780 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:ArcGIS Pro is one of the most widely used GIS software platfor ms\, with a range of applications that include business analytics\, natura l and health sciences\, transportation\, and more. Its suite of tools offe rs capabilities for analytics and data science\, automation\, data managem ent and editing\, image analysis\, and artificial intelligence.\n\nThis ha nds-on course for beginners will provide an overview of ArcGIS Pro\, inclu ding its layout and capabilities. Topics covered will include importing ge ographic data\, styling and symbolizing data\, querying and selecting data \, making basic maps\, and more!\n\n \n\nNote: While everyone is welcome t o join this workshop\, we can only facilitate access to ArcGIS Pro for UNC -Chapel Hill affiliates.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the Universit y Library and will be led by librarian Philip McDaniel. \n\n \n\nThis work shop is being offered remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.l ib.unc.edu/event/17229080 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/arcgis-pro-for-beginners-4534 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Voter Registration Day DTSTART:20260915T180000Z DTEND:20260915T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886683186463 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join Pack the Polls and Student Leadership and Engagement on S ept. 15 to celebrate National Voter Registration Day. Stop by the third-fl oor lounge at Talley Student Union to register to vote\, learn about the u pcoming elections\, discover civic engagement resources and enjoy free foo d and giveaways. Whether you're registering for the first time\, updating your registration or just looking to learn more\, stop by and get vote-rea dy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, Third-Floor Lounge URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/national-voter-registration-day X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Qualtrics DTSTART:20260915T190000Z DTEND:20260915T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52682468785841 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will cover basic Qualtrics functions begin ning with an overview of survey options and settings\, followed by hands-o n practice programming and distributing a survey and downloading results. We will program some of the most common question and response types\, cust omize requirements and validation\, and add display logic\, skip logic\, a nd basic branch logic in the “survey flow”. We will then create and up load a contact list and discuss advantages and disadvantages of distributi ng the survey with a single reusable link vs. the survey mailer. Finally\ , we will cover a basic overview of the Data & Analysis tab for viewing\, editing\, and exporting raw data into various formats including .csv\, .ts v\, .excel\, and .spss. Other topics include project sharing/ collaboratio n\, Groups and Libraries\, and preventing fraudulent responses and bot act ivity.\n\nRegistration and fee are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/introduction-to-qualtrics-9208 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Assisted Surveys DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52389476245969 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course will be held online only over 3 days (September 14 \, 16\, and 18). Attendance is required as it will not be recorded.\n\nThi s 6-hour course provides training on how AI can assist a survey project fr om beginning to the end.\n\nWe will focus on each step of the research pro cess (Callegaro and Yang\, 2025)\n\nPlanningExecutionActivationIn the plan ning phase there are two sub phases\n1) Ideate and define\n\nAI can be an idea helper and assist on generating research ideas starting from previous ly knowledgeA literature review can definitely be assisted by AI and there are specific tools available for that2) Design and plan\n\nThe design sta ge is where AI can assist in producing design brief\, analysis plan and ma p the concepts that are going to be measured using the questionnaireThe ex ecution phase consists of\n3) Data wizard\n\nHere AI has been used to help drafting and pretesting the questionnaire\, help writing survey material such as survey invitation and confidentiality assurances.4) Analysis copil ot\n\nOnce the data collection is under way\, AI can assist in automating\ , and writing statistical code to analyze the dataset (stat code assistant ). It can also be used as theme discovery\, for coding of open ended answ ers and data visualization.The activation phase consists of:\n5) Insight p artner\n\nHelp summarize findings\, generate reports\, help review the fin al deliverables such as a research report or a complete academic paper6) S torytelling aid\n\nDevelop presentation materials\, create multi-media art ifacts\, generated blog post for different platforms\, generate images bas ed on content from the researchOrganizational Structure of the Course \nTh e course will be taught in a workshop style where the lectures will be usi ng presentation slides as a roadmap. After each concept has been introduce d and discussed\, the participants will be invited to work on brief hands on exercises with different LLMs such as Gemini\, Claude\, Copilot\, and C hatGPT\n\nParticipants will be strongly encouraged to ask questions during lectures\, especially on how the content relates to their own research.\n \nLearning objectives\nBy the end of the course\, you will:\n\nLearn how t o prompt LLMs for survey research help and assistanceLearn how to evaluate the quality of LLMs outputsStrengths and challenges of different LLMs too lsWhere LLMs are not necessaryEthical usage of LLMs/AI ToolsRecent debate of using LLMs to produce research and write academic papersRegistration an d fee (refundable for UNCCH students) are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-assisted-surveys-5194 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GenAI Tools and Resources in the Clinical Setting DTSTART:20260916T180000Z DTEND:20260916T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182828Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753112041237 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Curious about how to use generative AI (genAI) to inform your clinical research and practice? This session will cover the basics of usin g genAI chatbots and AI-assisted tools for clinical information retrieval and literature reviews. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of using AI tool s for different steps of the research process\, prompting strategies\, and using GenAI for evidence reviews. A review of clinical genAI tools will b e included.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the UNC Health Sciences Li brary and is led by Luke Barron\, Joel Collier\, and Beth Moreton. It is p art of the For Clinicians: Enhancing Practice Through Knowledge and Advanc ing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182828Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/genai-tools-and-resources-in-the-clinic al-setting X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Qualtrics DTSTART:20260916T190000Z DTEND:20260916T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52682468786866 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will cover basic Qualtrics functions begin ning with an overview of survey options and settings\, followed by hands-o n practice programming and distributing a survey and downloading results. We will program some of the most common question and response types\, cust omize requirements and validation\, and add display logic\, skip logic\, a nd basic branch logic in the “survey flow”. We will then create and up load a contact list and discuss advantages and disadvantages of distributi ng the survey with a single reusable link vs. the survey mailer. Finally\ , we will cover a basic overview of the Data & Analysis tab for viewing\, editing\, and exporting raw data into various formats including .csv\, .ts v\, .excel\, and .spss. Other topics include project sharing/ collaboratio n\, Groups and Libraries\, and preventing fraudulent responses and bot act ivity.\n\nRegistration and fee are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/introduction-to-qualtrics-9208 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20260916T190000Z DTEND:20260916T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985816253 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Designing AI-Assisted Qualitative Research Workflows DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52639033355962 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This one-day course will be offered via Zoom only. Attendance is required as it will not be recorded.\n\nThis interactive\, hands-on wor kshop will introduce participants to a framework for considering the conse quences of using generative AI in qualitative research designs and workflo ws (Paulus\, 2023\; Paulus & Lester\, 2024). We will start by acknowledgin g inherent risks and ethical dilemmas posed by the development of large la nguage models and how generative AI is challenging the essence of what it means to do qualitative work (Paulus & Marone\, 2025\; Paulus\, Lester & D avis\, 2025). We will learn how to distinguish between methodological stra tegies and technological tactics\, i.e. why researchers must first know ho w they want to work with their data before choosing the best tools to do s o (Woolf & Silver\, 2018). We will then discuss the current ‘state of pl ay’ regarding the various genres of AI-assist technologies available to qualitative researchers and how to select the most appropriate platform. W e will then compare and contrast several AI-assist platforms for managing and analyzing qualitative data. Finally\, we will discuss best practices f or how to report the use of AI in research studies (Lester & Paulus\, fort hcoming) and how to reflexively consider the consequences of doing so. Sam ple interview data will be used for the practice exercises. Workshop time will alternative between short lectures and demonstrations\, small group d iscussions\, practical hands-on activities\, and application of principles learned to the participants’ own research studies and data.\n\nRegistra tion and fee are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/designing-ai-assisted-qualitative-resea rch-workflows X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Healthy AI Use: Avoiding an Echo Chamber DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183106Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53858482028322 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:An AI affirms your position ~49% more than a person would\, an d even one agreeable exchange hardens your conviction that you're right. E arly research suggests that even when we become aware of this\, it doesn't reduce how influential our AI can be. We inherently trust AI (and people) that flatter us\, and this module goes deeper into what that leads to\, h ow to audit it happening\, and where you can rebuild boundaries or rules f or healthy\, structured habits. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183106Z LOCATION:79 Degrees West URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/healthy-ai-use-avoiding-an-echo-chamber X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Industry Insights: Sophia Milligan DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003309Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53878724717932 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The College of Design is excited to invite you to our Industry Insight Series\, featuring Sophia Milligan\, designer at Trip Wire\, Inc. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003309Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/industry-insights-sophia-milligan X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC State Collegiate Game Jam 2026 DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T002337Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53638954891441 CATEGORIES:gaming,tech DESCRIPTION:The NC State University Libraries and NC State Esports invite students of all majors and skill levels to participate in the second annua l Collegiate Game Jam. Whether you specialize in coding\, digital art\, cr eative writing\, audio or project management\, this four-day event offers dedicated mentorship and workshops to help you turn an idea into a working game prototype. Participants can build a project\, learn interdisciplinar y skills and compete for $2\,500-plus in prizes. To learn more\, watch the Collegiate Game Jam video or send an email to ncstate_game_jam@ncsu.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002337Z LOCATION:James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, Duke Energy Hall and the Lenovo Espor ts and Gaming Lab URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-state-collegiate-game-jam-2026 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Entrepalooza 2026 DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182559Z UID:50051-1789664400-1789671600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:festival,tech DESCRIPTION:Experience innovation and entrepreneurship at Entrepalooza — NC State’s annual festival for all things entrepreneurship! Free entry\ , food\, alumni businesses\, student pitch competition and much more await s you at Entrepalooza. \nPlease use this page to RSVP! To grab a free tick et for the event\, click on the “Going” button at the bottom of this p age. Feel free to stroll up to the festival and join us day-of if you have n’t RSVP’d yet. \nVENDORS – Apply here \nVOLUNTEERS – Sign up here \nWant to win $500? Minute to Pitch It Applications here! \nEntrepalooza is back for 2026! \nView full details from the last Entrepalooza in 2024 on the main event page here\, and RSVP below! \nEvent Highlights\n\nEntrep reneurship Showcase | Experience entrepreneurship at NC State through in teractive demos\, activities\, and conversations hosted by student/alumni- lead ventures and partners.\nMinute to Pitch It Competition | Hear pitches from 10 NC State student entrepreneurs in the Minute to Pitch It competit ion\; students have one minute to convince either the audience or the judg es that their idea is worthy of the cash prize audience choice or judges ’ choice awards totaling $2\,000! Cash prizes provided by the NC State U niversity Foundation.\nFree Food | Exploring entrepreneurship at NC State can make a wolf hungry! We’re offering free Chick-fil-A\, Two Roosters i ce cream and ice cold bottled water to keep the wolf pack fed and cooled o ff while having fun!\nGiveaways | Don’t leave empty-handed! We’ll be g iving out NC State Entrepreneurship giveaways all evening\, and many vendo rs are giving away swag\, food\, or selling great stuff! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182559Z LOCATION:Stafford Commons\, Talley Student Union\, 2610 Cates Ave\, Raleig h\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/entrepalooza-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Entrepalooza DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T182732Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53798160202725 CATEGORIES:festival,tech DESCRIPTION:Experience innovation and entrepreneurship at Entrepalooza\, N C State’s annual festival for all things Innovation and Entrepreneurship . Free entry\, food\, alumni businesses\, student pitch competition and mu ch more await you at Entrepalooza. The event will feature:\n\nEntrepreneur ship Showcase: Experience entrepreneurship at NC State through interactive demos\, activities and conversations hosted by student/alumni-lead ventur es and partners.Minute to Pitch It competition: Hear pitches from 10 NC St ate student entrepreneurs in the Minute to Pitch It competition. Students will have one minute to convince either the audience or the judges that th eir idea is worthy of the cash prize\, audience choice or judges’ choice awards totaling $2\,000. Cash prizes provided by the NC State University Foundation.Free food: Exploring entrepreneurship at NC State can make a wo lf hungry. We’re offering free Chick-fil-A\, Two Roosters ice cream and ice-cold bottled water to keep the Wolfpack fed and cooled off while havin g fun.Giveaways: Don’t leave empty-handed. We will give out NC State Inn ovation and Entrepreneurship giveaways all evening\, and many vendors will give away swag and food or sell great stuff.Make sure to register so we h ave enough food and T-shirts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182732Z LOCATION:Stafford Commons URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/entrepalooza-228 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC State Collegiate Game Jam 2026 DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T002337Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53640573643906 CATEGORIES:gaming,tech DESCRIPTION:The NC State University Libraries and NC State Esports invite students of all majors and skill levels to participate in the second annua l Collegiate Game Jam. Whether you specialize in coding\, digital art\, cr eative writing\, audio or project management\, this four-day event offers dedicated mentorship and workshops to help you turn an idea into a working game prototype. Participants can build a project\, learn interdisciplinar y skills and compete for $2\,500-plus in prizes. To learn more\, watch the Collegiate Game Jam video or send an email to ncstate_game_jam@ncsu.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002337Z LOCATION:James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, Duke Energy Hall and the Lenovo Espor ts and Gaming Lab URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-state-collegiate-game-jam-2026 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Assisted Surveys DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52389476246994 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course will be held online only over 3 days (September 14 \, 16\, and 18). Attendance is required as it will not be recorded.\n\nThi s 6-hour course provides training on how AI can assist a survey project fr om beginning to the end.\n\nWe will focus on each step of the research pro cess (Callegaro and Yang\, 2025)\n\nPlanningExecutionActivationIn the plan ning phase there are two sub phases\n1) Ideate and define\n\nAI can be an idea helper and assist on generating research ideas starting from previous ly knowledgeA literature review can definitely be assisted by AI and there are specific tools available for that2) Design and plan\n\nThe design sta ge is where AI can assist in producing design brief\, analysis plan and ma p the concepts that are going to be measured using the questionnaireThe ex ecution phase consists of\n3) Data wizard\n\nHere AI has been used to help drafting and pretesting the questionnaire\, help writing survey material such as survey invitation and confidentiality assurances.4) Analysis copil ot\n\nOnce the data collection is under way\, AI can assist in automating\ , and writing statistical code to analyze the dataset (stat code assistant ). It can also be used as theme discovery\, for coding of open ended answ ers and data visualization.The activation phase consists of:\n5) Insight p artner\n\nHelp summarize findings\, generate reports\, help review the fin al deliverables such as a research report or a complete academic paper6) S torytelling aid\n\nDevelop presentation materials\, create multi-media art ifacts\, generated blog post for different platforms\, generate images bas ed on content from the researchOrganizational Structure of the Course \nTh e course will be taught in a workshop style where the lectures will be usi ng presentation slides as a roadmap. After each concept has been introduce d and discussed\, the participants will be invited to work on brief hands on exercises with different LLMs such as Gemini\, Claude\, Copilot\, and C hatGPT\n\nParticipants will be strongly encouraged to ask questions during lectures\, especially on how the content relates to their own research.\n \nLearning objectives\nBy the end of the course\, you will:\n\nLearn how t o prompt LLMs for survey research help and assistanceLearn how to evaluate the quality of LLMs outputsStrengths and challenges of different LLMs too lsWhere LLMs are not necessaryEthical usage of LLMs/AI ToolsRecent debate of using LLMs to produce research and write academic papersRegistration an d fee (refundable for UNCCH students) are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-assisted-surveys-5194 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 AIF Open House and User Appreciation Day DTSTART:20260918T163000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53542710411014 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Analytical Instrumentation Facility for its annual Op en House and User Appreciation Day. The event is an opportunity to celebra te the researchers\, students and supporters who make the AIF community wh at it is. Whether you’re a longtime user or just curious about what we d o\, we’d love to see you there. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Monteith Engineering Research Center \, 454 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/2026-aif-open-house-user-appreciation X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agentic Software Development: Staying in Control DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53763055068637 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:NC State's AI Hub for Science invites you to a hands-on worksh op which introduces a disciplined approach to software development with AI coding agents. Participants will learn how to move beyond “vibe coding ” by using AI throughout a structured development lifecycle: brainstormi ng and refining requirements\, creating durable specifications\, planning work in small testable increments\, directing and monitoring coding agents \, and verifying their output through testing\, review and adversarial ana lysis. \n\nParticipants will not only learn to generate code faster\, but to specify intent\, manage context and constraints\, evaluate evidence\, a nd retain human ownership of architecture\, risk and the final decision to accept software. The workshop also presents agent skills\, showing how re usable instructions and workflows can extend and customize an agent’s ca pabilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Cox Hall\, 110 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/agentic-software-development-staying-i n-control X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC State Collegiate Game Jam 2026 DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T002337Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53640573644931 CATEGORIES:gaming,tech DESCRIPTION:The NC State University Libraries and NC State Esports invite students of all majors and skill levels to participate in the second annua l Collegiate Game Jam. Whether you specialize in coding\, digital art\, cr eative writing\, audio or project management\, this four-day event offers dedicated mentorship and workshops to help you turn an idea into a working game prototype. Participants can build a project\, learn interdisciplinar y skills and compete for $2\,500-plus in prizes. To learn more\, watch the Collegiate Game Jam video or send an email to ncstate_game_jam@ncsu.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002337Z LOCATION:James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, Duke Energy Hall and the Lenovo Espor ts and Gaming Lab URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-state-collegiate-game-jam-2026 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC State Collegiate Game Jam 2026 DTSTART:20260920T130000Z DTEND:20260920T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T002337Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53640573645956 CATEGORIES:gaming,tech DESCRIPTION:The NC State University Libraries and NC State Esports invite students of all majors and skill levels to participate in the second annua l Collegiate Game Jam. Whether you specialize in coding\, digital art\, cr eative writing\, audio or project management\, this four-day event offers dedicated mentorship and workshops to help you turn an idea into a working game prototype. Participants can build a project\, learn interdisciplinar y skills and compete for $2\,500-plus in prizes. To learn more\, watch the Collegiate Game Jam video or send an email to ncstate_game_jam@ncsu.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002337Z LOCATION:James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, Duke Energy Hall and the Lenovo Espor ts and Gaming Lab URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-state-collegiate-game-jam-2026 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to QGIS DTSTART:20260922T180000Z DTEND:20260922T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578391236999 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:QGIS is one of the most widely used open source GIS software p latforms\, with a range of applications that include business analytics\, natural and health sciences\, transportation\, and more. Its suite of tool s offers capabilities for data visualization\, data management\, spatial a nalysis\, map creation\, and more. This hands-on course for beginners will provide an overview of QGIS\, including its layout and capabilities. Topi cs covered will include importing geographic data\, styling and symbolizin g data\, querying and selecting data\, making basic maps\, and more!\n\n \ n\nThis workshop is offered by the University Library and will be led by P hilip McDaniel and Gracie Riehm. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered r emotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/172291 70 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/introduction-to-qgis X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Hot Topics: Assurance and Oversight of Generative AI DTSTART:20260923T124500Z DTEND:20260923T134500Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003304Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869733019898 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Data Science and AI Academy and the Laborator y for Analytic Sciences\n\nIn many domains\, generative AI can now produce outputs on par with or better than those of a competent human performer: writing software as well as a human developer\, translating text as well a s a human linguist. But like a skilled human\, AI sometimes makes mistakes - and for some critical systems\, a mistake can have disastrous consequen ces.\n\nWhile we have decades of experience incorporating unreliable machi ne components into robust critical systems (a sensor failure typically doe sn't lead to an airplane falling out of the sky)\, and even more experienc e crafting processes based on unreliable human input (a single mistake by a healthcare provider is often caught and corrected before causing patient harm)\, generative AI outputs are something new: while law firms have alw ays hired newly minted lawyers\, only recently has AI become capable of wr iting a legal brief like a law school grad. Do review and assurance proces ses developed for fallible humans map unchanged to fallible AI?\n\nPanelis ts:\n\nMike Green\, AI Engineering Researcher\, Laboratory for Analytic Sc iencesMichelle Rodenburg\, Law and Technology Librarian\, UNC School of La w and UNC Law LibraryChris Provan\, AI Evaluation and Monitoring Lead\, Ve ga HealthModerator: \n\nJascha Swisher\, Technical Staff\, Laboratory for Analytic Sciences LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003304Z LOCATION:Raleigh Founded\, Centennial Campus URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/ai-hot-topics-assurance-and-oversight- of-generative-ai X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Applied AI Symposium DTSTART:20260923T130000Z DTEND:20260923T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T122239Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736238598127 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The 2026 NC State Applied AI Symposium brings together faculty \, researchers\, students and industry partners to explore the rapidly evo lving role of artificial intelligence in engineering and computer science. The symposium will highlight innovative AI research and applications acro ss disciplines\, foster collaboration and provide opportunities to connect around emerging technologies\, challenges and opportunities shaping the f uture of AI. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T122239Z LOCATION:James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, Duke Energy Hall URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/2026-applied-ai-symposium X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mobile Barber Truck DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53760953998605 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Bar Ber Shop will offer haircuts from its mobile barber tr uck on Centennial Campus every other Wednesday. Their stylists can accommo date men's and women's cuts across a multitude of hair types and styles (t hey even do blowouts). \nThe truck will be parked in front of Venture Plac e on Main Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGrab a quick and convenien t trim during your work day! Walk-ups are welcome or you can schedule your appointment and learn more about the mobile service on the barber shop's website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Venture Center Courtyard URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/mobile-barber-truck-503 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making an Impact with Data Viz DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578401167393 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Collecting data is now easier than it has ever been. But\, as data becomes more prolific\, datasets become larger and more complex. How do we find meaningful patterns in our data? How can we communicate those p atterns to others? Data visualization allows us to make sense of today’s ever evolving information landscape.\n\n \n\nThis workshop will introduce the history and basic principles of data visualization. Learn about best practices and resources for making an impact with your data through compel ling charts\, graphs\, and maps. At the end of the short course\, particip ants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the preattentive process and how it af fects visual perceptionCritically evaluate the accuracy and quality of vis ualizations they encounter in their daily livesImplement best practices wh en creating their own visualizations \n\nThis workshop is offered by the U niversity Library and will be led by librarian Lorin Bruckner. \n\n \n\nTh is workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://cal endar.lib.unc.edu/event/17236339 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/making-an-impact-with-data-viz-160 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preparing for Career Success: Data Management (Graduate School Eve nt) DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182828Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753198262028 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:More and more funders are requiring data management plans as p art of grant funding applications. Learning the basics of data management now will help you enormously as you begin your graduate work and research career.\n\nAfter this online workshop\, you will be able to:\n\nDescribe what data management is and why it’s important\, including relevant fund ing agency policies for managing/sharing research data.List some strategie s and tools for managing data\, both for personal and research purposes.Em ploy those strategies and tools to improve your data management practices. Graduate students and post-docs from all disciplines welcome. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182828Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/preparing-for-career-success-data-manag ement-graduate-school-event X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20260923T190000Z DTEND:20260923T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985817278 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Generative AI and Survey Research: Foundations\, Applications\, an d the Respondent Experience DTSTART:20260924T140000Z DTEND:20260924T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53194956217002 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course explores the potential applications of generative AI (gen AI) for survey research. Designed for survey practitioners\, data scientists\, and social scientists\, it provides an introduction to Gen AI – especially large language models (LLMs) – and delves into their app lications across the survey lifecycle. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of how AI technologies like LLMs work\, understand its implicat ions for survey data quality (in relation to frameworks such as Total Surv ey Error)\, and learn practical strategies for integrating GenAI into surv ey design\, data collection\, and analysis. Rather than focusing on the te chnical aspects of LLMs\, this course will focus on applied AI research\, drawing on empirical evidence of how LLMs perform in areas such as convers ational interviewing and synthetic response generation. We will pay partic ular attention to model evaluation\, responsible management of risks\, use r experience design (UXD)\, and the augmentation (not replacement) of huma n expertise.\n\nRegistration and fee are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/generative-ai-and-survey-research-found ations-applications-and-the-respondent-experience-1406 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:beginR DTSTART:20260924T163000Z DTEND:20260924T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578318785278 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Learning R on your own? Want some help along the way? beginR i s a series of virtual meetings organized by the University Libraries and t he Odum Institute that provides support to students\, faculty and staff wh o are learning the R programming language. The first week\, the instructor s will introduce attendees to R\, help them install the software\, and sha re the materials that will be covered in subsequent meetings. In the follo wing weeks\, beginR attendees will learn R by following the lessons on the R Open Labs website at their own pace. Each week\, staff will be availabl e via Zoom to answer questions\, solve problems and provide the solutions to exercises.\n\n \n\nbeginR is a collaboration between the University Lib rary and the Odum Institute. The workshops will be led by librarians Lorin Bruckner and Matt Jansen\, and Nuvan Rathnayaka from the Odum Institute. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Register h ere: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/17229647 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/beginr-3408 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI in Research Series – AI for Programming DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52259562235016 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:AI in Research: Driving Innovation Forward\n\nDiscover how art ificial intelligence can streamline workflows\, uncover hidden patterns\, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of A I through Odum Institute AIR series that can revolutionize your research p rocess.\n\nAI\, for example ChatGPT\, may be used to construct code for so ftware packages and programming languages commonly used by social scientis ts. Examples include SAS\, Stata and R. The quality of responses has varie d to this point and may continue to at the time of the class. Examples wil l be given.\n\nYou must have a UNC Chapel Hill Onyen to register and atten d this course. No registration fees required but you must register to secu re your spot and receive the Zoom link. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-in-research-series-ai-for-programmin g-9388 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Accelerate Your Research With the Zooniverse DTSTART:20260924T183000Z DTEND:20260924T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183545Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53763925749014 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Geospatial Forum for a hands-on studio entitled "Acce lerate Your Research with the Zooniverse: Quickly and Accurately Analyze I nformation with a Crowd." Caren Cooper\, an NC State professor of public s cience and co-director of the Citizen Science Campus\, will help participa nts distinguish between research questions that can be advanced through co nventional methods and those that can be advanced with Zooniverse\, and th en walk attendees through the process of building a project on the Zoonive rse platform. Cooper will cover how to upload data\, create volunteer work flows\, set rules for consensus levels\, and feed results from one workflo w into more refined workflows. She will also discuss NC State's Citizen Sc ience Campus and opportunities to pilot test new projects through a Projec t Incubator. \n\nDo you acquire more data than you're equipped to analyze? Could you build better AI models if you had more human annotations? Can y ou imagine new research questions to answer if you had hundreds or thousan ds of people helping annotate data? A major challenge with using sensors a nd remote technologies to acquire data is dealing with the flood of inform ation. With aerial imagery and camera trap photos\, researchers often face a bottleneck in processing data rather than in acquiring it. Computers an d AI can help\, but a core need that remains is the human ability of patte rn recognition. The Zooniverse platform enables researchers to accomplish what would otherwise not be possible or practical.\n\nNote: Participants a re encouraged to bring a laptop to walk through a project on the Zoonivers e platform. \n\nYou can attend Cooper's studio in person at 5103 Jordan Ha ll or watch it live. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183545Z LOCATION:Jordan Hall\, 5103 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/geospatial-forum-accelerate-your-resea rch-with-the-zooniverse X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20260924T213000Z DTEND:20260924T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55032-1790271000-1790276400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad Incubator DTSTART:20260924T213000Z DTEND:20260924T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53735353086871 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups. Students will work througho ut the semester to further their concepts through fundamental practices\, such as doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling and thinkin g through commercialization strategy. The program is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another and hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your new venture.\n\nNC State student entrepreneurs are el igible for microfunding ranging from roughly $200 to $800 per student (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and its needs.\n\nSession s will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind sessions. The speakers will cover pain points of the startup process\, while the gri nd sessions will provide you and your fellow founders opportunities to cre atively work through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hackath on all for your own personal growth.\n\nParticipants will also receive men torship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates\, including what’s working\, roadblocks and go als for the week.\n\nFor more information about Launchpad and to apply\, v isit the Launchpad webpage.\n\nHere is the 2026 LaunchPad schedule:\n\nAug . 27: Intro\, expectations and setting goalsSept. 3 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29: Speaker sessionsSept. 10\, Oct. 1 and 22 and Nov. 6: Collaborative gri nd sessions LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Albright Entrepreneurship Ga rage Classroom URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-incubator-6347 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Working with Spatial Data in R DTSTART:20260929T170000Z DTEND:20260929T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T181232Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53631056996135 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:R is a free and open-source way to explore and analyze data\, including spatial data. In this workshop\, we will introduce you to spatia l analysis and visualization techniques in RStudio. We will use packages l ike sf\, tidycensus\, tigris\, terra\, and more to demonstrate typical GIS workflows and produce basic maps.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is designed for p articipants with some familiarity with R/RStudio and/or GIS. If you need s ome additional background\, feel free to join our beginR series or our Arc GIS Pro for Beginners workshop earlier in the semester\n\n \n\nThis worksh op is offered by the University Libraries and will be led by librarians Ph ilip McDaniel and Matthew Jansen. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/ 17229736 LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181232Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/working-with-spatial-data-in-r-2598 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tableau I DTSTART:20260930T170000Z DTEND:20260930T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T181502Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578423864420 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Tableau is a user-friendly software application used to create static or interactive visualizations and dashboards. Examples can be foun d here.\n\n \n\nTableau’s drag-and-drop interface provides tools to buil d a variety of visualizations with no coding required\, and visualizations can be embedded in websites by copying and pasting embed code. Attendees will get started with Tableau in this hands on workshop by learning how to import data\, create basic charts and maps\, make and publish dashboards\ , and more!\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the University Library and will be led by librarian Lorin Bruckner. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/eve nt/17236362 LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181502Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/tableau-i-1771 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20260930T190000Z DTEND:20260930T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985819327 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Projection Design - Intro to QLab Video DTSTART:20260930T220000Z DTEND:20260930T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53764227584588 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:An introduction to theatrical projections design and QLab.\n\n An introduction to the various building blocks employed by all artists and designers in storytelling. We will spend one-third of the hour on how pro jections and video are able to forward the work of the actors and creative team members with world building. The final two-thirds of the workshop wi ll focus on the use of QLab\, an entertainment software package\, used to bring art to life.\n\nSound Design - Intro to QLab Audio is being offered on April 2\n\nNo Experience Required | Open to Everyone\n\nFrank Thompson Hall: Room 300 LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Frank Thompson Hall - University Theatre\, 300 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/projection-design-intro-to-qlab-video- 6794 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:beginR DTSTART:20261001T163000Z DTEND:20261001T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578318786303 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Learning R on your own? Want some help along the way? beginR i s a series of virtual meetings organized by the University Libraries and t he Odum Institute that provides support to students\, faculty and staff wh o are learning the R programming language. The first week\, the instructor s will introduce attendees to R\, help them install the software\, and sha re the materials that will be covered in subsequent meetings. In the follo wing weeks\, beginR attendees will learn R by following the lessons on the R Open Labs website at their own pace. Each week\, staff will be availabl e via Zoom to answer questions\, solve problems and provide the solutions to exercises.\n\n \n\nbeginR is a collaboration between the University Lib rary and the Odum Institute. The workshops will be led by librarians Lorin Bruckner and Matt Jansen\, and Nuvan Rathnayaka from the Odum Institute. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Register h ere: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/17229647 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/beginr-3408 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI in Research Series – AI and Simple Statistics DTSTART:20261001T170000Z DTEND:20261001T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52259576347604 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:AI in Research: Driving Innovation Forward\n\nDiscover how art ificial intelligence can streamline workflows\, uncover hidden patterns\, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of A I through Odum Institute AIR series that can revolutionize your research p rocess.\n\nAI\, for example ChatGPT\, may be used to carry out some tasks commonly used by social scientists. Examples include Pearson’s chi-squar e test\, Fisher’s exact test\, Student’s t-test\, power calculations a nd non-centrality parameters. The quality of responses has varied to this point and may continue to at the time of the class. Examples will be given .\n\nYou must have a UNC Chapel Hill Onyen to register and attend this cou rse. No registration fees required but you must register to secure your sp ot and receive the Zoom link. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-in-research-series-ai-and-simple-sta tistics-2484 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mitigating Bias in AI DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261001T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002651Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53797518116711 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Generative AI can reflect human bias through the data it is tr ained on\, the choices made by its developers\, and the ways we use it. Th e good news is that we can take steps to reduce that bias. In this worksho p\, you’ll learn how to write thoughtful prompts\, question AI-generated responses\, and guide GenAI tools toward more balanced and reliable resul ts.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the University Libraries and will be led by librarian Michele Hayslett.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offer ed remotely via Zoom only. You can register through the library calendar. Registrants will receive a Zoom link\; those on the waitlist will not rece ive a Zoom link unless they are bumped up to a registered spot.\n\n\nAll r egistrants however\, will receive access to the meeting recording and reso urces. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002651Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/mitigating-bias-in-ai-1299 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261001T213000Z DTEND:20261001T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55033-1790875800-1790881200@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad Incubator DTSTART:20261001T213000Z DTEND:20261001T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53735353086872 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups. Students will work througho ut the semester to further their concepts through fundamental practices\, such as doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling and thinkin g through commercialization strategy. The program is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another and hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your new venture.\n\nNC State student entrepreneurs are el igible for microfunding ranging from roughly $200 to $800 per student (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and its needs.\n\nSession s will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind sessions. The speakers will cover pain points of the startup process\, while the gri nd sessions will provide you and your fellow founders opportunities to cre atively work through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hackath on all for your own personal growth.\n\nParticipants will also receive men torship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates\, including what’s working\, roadblocks and go als for the week.\n\nFor more information about Launchpad and to apply\, v isit the Launchpad webpage.\n\nHere is the 2026 LaunchPad schedule:\n\nAug . 27: Intro\, expectations and setting goalsSept. 3 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29: Speaker sessionsSept. 10\, Oct. 1 and 22 and Nov. 6: Collaborative gri nd sessions LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Albright Entrepreneurship Ga rage Classroom URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-incubator-6347 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Engineering Place @ Solar House: Tours! DTSTART:20261002T130000Z DTEND:20261002T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869063275854 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about renewable energy and its tremendous pote ntial? \n\nTo celebrate NC State Energy Week\, we are offering guided tour s of the Solar House\, exploring its innovative design and discussing the various sustainable features incorporated into the building. Witness first hand how solar panels\, passive heating and cooling systems\, and energy-e fficient appliances work together to create an environmentally friendly li ving space.\n\nTours will start every hour\, on the hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, with the last tour starting at 4:00 p.m. No registration is required. \n\nThe Solar House is next to the McKimmon Conference Center at the corner of Western Blvd. and Gorman Street. Parking is free. The Solar House address is 1201 Gorman St\, Raleigh\, NC 27606. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z LOCATION:Solar House URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/the-engineering-place-solar-house-tour s X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREEDM Systems Center Lab Tour DTSTART:20261002T140000Z DTEND:20261002T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53868990704872 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Explore how FREEDM Systems Center is leading the electrificati on revolution by touring the simulation labs\, which include hardware in t he loop (HIL) testbeds for evaluating controllers and software connected t o simulated utility grids.\, and the 1MW\, 15kV high bay lab\, that house solid state transformers\, electric vehicle fast chargers and motor dynos. \n\nRegister to AttendThis event is part of NC State Energy Week. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/freedm-systems-center-lab-tour X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Interprofessional Design-a-thon DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53434343529040 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Interprofessional Design-a-thon at the Inpatient Rehabilit ation Center brings together student teams to apply human-centered design thinking to address patient needs. Student teams collaborate on a solution and present their idea to a panel of faculty and health professionals\, w ho then select a winning team. This is an approved IPEP Distinguished Scho lars Immersion hosted by the Office of Interprofessional Education and Pra ctice.\n\n \n\nFall 2026 Design-a-thon:\n\nSaturday\, October 3 from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m.\n\nSaturday\, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n \n\nDesig n-a-thon Eligibility:\n\nComplete basic BEAM Makerspace training.Be availa ble all 5 hours on each Saturday (10 hours total) and complete independent work (research\, faculty consultation\, etc.) in the week between.Designe d for medical\, nursing\, biomedical engineering\, physical therapy\, clin ical rehabilitation and mental health counseling\, occupational therapy\, speech therapy and pharmacy students. Other students can apply\, and their participation will be considered as space allows.​Applications are revi ewed as received and the deadline to apply is September 1\, 2026. Question s? Email unc_ipe@unc.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z LOCATION:UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/interprofessional-design-a-thon X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SolarPack: NC State's Solar Vehicle Team DTSTART:20261003T143000Z DTEND:20261003T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869106529992 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Discover NC State's solar vehicle team- SolarPack! As part of NC State Energy Week\, SolarPack is opening their bay doors to let interes ted members and community members learn more about solar technology for au tomotive applications. This event will be held in the SolarPack Garage\, High Bay Building\, room 104\, on Centennial Campus.\n\nNo registration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z LOCATION:Engineering Building III (EB3)\, SolarPack Garage\, Highbay Build ing room 104 (located behind EBIII) URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/solarpack-energy-week-workshop X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata DTSTART:20261005T140000Z DTEND:20261005T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52692517581271 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course will cover two days (10/5/26 and 10/7/26). Attenda nce is required as the course will not be recorded.\n\nThis course introdu ces students to Stata and data management. It is tailored for non-users wh o want to learn how to manage data more effectively. Each day\, the class will demonstrate how to use the commands\, followed by hands-on exercises using sample datasets. By the end of the course\, participants will be abl e to perform the following:• Use Stata’s Graphical User Interference ( GUI) with dialog boxes\n• Run Stata commands from the command window and from scripts (“do” files)\n• Enter\, transfer\, and save data in di fferent formats\, e.g.\, Excel\, SAS\, SPSS\, text files\n• Inspect the contents of a Stata dataset\n• Append\, merge\, and sort datasets\n• I dentify and clean duplicate records\n• Calculate new variables\n• Crea te and manage labels for variables and values\n• Recode variables\n• W ork with blocks of observations (“by” processing)\n• Perform row-wis e calculations (groups of columns)\n• Collapse data into summary tables\ n• Reshape between long and wide formats\n• Save and reproduce your wo rk with “do” files\n• Obtain descriptive statistics\n• Create grap hs and tables\n• Run basic statistical analyses\, e.g.\, Ordinary Least Squares regression\, correlation matrices\, Chi-square tests\, t-tests\n\n Registration and fee (refundable for students) are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/introduction-to-stata X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI for Research – Introduction to AI Tools in Qualitative Softwa re DTSTART:20261006T140000Z DTEND:20261006T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182828Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53754001775930 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course is only open to the UNC Chapel Hill Community. You must have an active ONYEN to register. \n\nPlease note: Registration is f or INDIVIDUAL Attendee only so we can track capacity. Attendance is requir ed as it will not be recorded.\n\nAI for Research (AIR)\, a collaboration between the Odum Institute and the University Library: Driving Innovation Forward\n\nDiscover how artificial intelligence can streamline workflows\, uncover hidden patterns\, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of AI through Odum Institute AIR series that can re volutionize your research process.\n\nThis course will introduce participa nts to generative AI tools in qualitative software—ATLAS.ti\, MAXQDA\, a nd NVivo. These tools can be used to summarize textual documents through A I-assisted memo writing and to support coding\, with each program taking a different approach to integrating human judgment and AI features.\n\nThe course will also demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used to code textual data\ , how to create effective prompts\, and how to import results from ChatGPT into qualitative software for further analysis. The course will be based on presentation and lecture but will provide brief exercises for hands-on exercises to be completed outside of the course.\n\nThis course is eligibl e for CLE credit and CEU credit.\n\nYou must have a UNC Chapel Hill Onyen to register and attend this course. No registration fees required but you must register to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182828Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-for-research-introduction-to-ai-tool s-in-qualitative-software X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From Labs to Solar: Powering NC State DTSTART:20261006T143000Z DTEND:20261006T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869148248280 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Discover what it takes to power NC State's energy-intensive re search labs and learn simple ways to reduce energy use. A tour of the sola r array atop Fitts-Woolard Hall will also be included. \n\nRegistration re quired. Limited to 50 participants. Closed-toe shoes required.\n\nRegister to AttendThis event is part of NC State Energy Week. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/from-labs-to-solar X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Unfiltered: Coffee and Conversation DTSTART:20261007T130000Z DTEND:20261007T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T180122Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53568030984871 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Interested in the ever-evolving world of AI?\n\n \n\nJoin us f or AI Unfiltered\, a monthly gathering where students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members come together over coffee to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you're deeply involved in AI or simply curious about the latest ideas\, this is a welcoming space to shar e insights\, ask questions\, network\, and connect through conversation ab out all things AI.\n\n \n\nRegister here! Event is free and open to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180122Z LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, Meantime Cafe URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-unfiltered-coffee-and-conversation X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata DTSTART:20261007T140000Z DTEND:20261007T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52692517584344 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course will cover two days (10/5/26 and 10/7/26). Attenda nce is required as the course will not be recorded.\n\nThis course introdu ces students to Stata and data management. It is tailored for non-users wh o want to learn how to manage data more effectively. Each day\, the class will demonstrate how to use the commands\, followed by hands-on exercises using sample datasets. By the end of the course\, participants will be abl e to perform the following:• Use Stata’s Graphical User Interference ( GUI) with dialog boxes\n• Run Stata commands from the command window and from scripts (“do” files)\n• Enter\, transfer\, and save data in di fferent formats\, e.g.\, Excel\, SAS\, SPSS\, text files\n• Inspect the contents of a Stata dataset\n• Append\, merge\, and sort datasets\n• I dentify and clean duplicate records\n• Calculate new variables\n• Crea te and manage labels for variables and values\n• Recode variables\n• W ork with blocks of observations (“by” processing)\n• Perform row-wis e calculations (groups of columns)\n• Collapse data into summary tables\ n• Reshape between long and wide formats\n• Save and reproduce your wo rk with “do” files\n• Obtain descriptive statistics\n• Create grap hs and tables\n• Run basic statistical analyses\, e.g.\, Ordinary Least Squares regression\, correlation matrices\, Chi-square tests\, t-tests\n\n Registration and fee (refundable for students) are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/introduction-to-stata X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mobile Barber Truck DTSTART:20261007T150000Z DTEND:20261007T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53760954020110 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Bar Ber Shop will offer haircuts from its mobile barber tr uck on Centennial Campus every other Wednesday. Their stylists can accommo date men's and women's cuts across a multitude of hair types and styles (t hey even do blowouts). \nThe truck will be parked in front of Venture Plac e on Main Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGrab a quick and convenien t trim during your work day! Walk-ups are welcome or you can schedule your appointment and learn more about the mobile service on the barber shop's website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Venture Center Courtyard URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/mobile-barber-truck-503 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Showcase: Ride and Drive DTSTART:20261007T150000Z DTEND:20261007T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869249764781 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Drive Electric Week with the NC Clean Energ y Technology Center by exploring and driving electric vehicles. Electric b ikes and scooters will also be on display. This event will be in the grass y lot next to The Corner on Centennial Campus and across the street from 3 21 Coffee. If you have an EV that you want to display during the event\, c omplete this form.\n\nThis event is part of NC State Energy Week. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z LOCATION:The Corner URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/electric-vehicle-showcase X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI for Research: Leveraging Generative AI for Research Tasks DTSTART:20261007T170000Z DTEND:20261007T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182828Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753339693263 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The AI for Research (AIR) workshop series is a collaboration b etween the Odum Institute and the University Library. \n\n \n\nWant to kno w how generative AI (GenAI) can be used to support your research? This wor kshop covers various GenAI tools that have applications for research tasks including tools that support writing manuscripts\, exploring and summariz ing literature (e.g.\, Research Rabbit\, Consensus\, and Undermind)\, perf orming data analysis (e.g.\, Julius and ProQuest TDM Studio)\, and conduct ing evidence syntheses (including systematic and scoping reviews). An over view of library resources that support GenAI including PromptLab and the L ibrary AI Studio is also provided.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is intended for t hose with some existing knowledge of genAI. If you need more of an introdu ction to AI\, please check out the Library's other AI-related workshops.\n \n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the Odum Institute and the University L ibrary and will be led by Luke Barron and Katherine Howell. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182828Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-for-research-leveraging-generative-a i-for-research-tasks X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20261007T190000Z DTEND:20261007T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985819328 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Git and GitHub DTSTART:20261008T170000Z DTEND:20261008T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002651Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578446342426 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you build confidence with version control and collaborative coding. In this session\ , you’ll learn the basics of Git\, including how to track changes\, mana ge project history\, and recover earlier versions of your work. You’ll a lso explore GitHub\, a platform built on Git\, which allows code sharing\, collaboration\, and project organization. You will leave with a practical understanding of key concepts and the skills to start using Git and GitHu b in your own work.\n\n \n\nNo prior experience with Git or GitHub is requ ired. This workshop is ideal for anyone working on research projects\, dig ital humanities\, data analysis\, or software development.\n\n \n\nThis wo rkshop is offered by the University Library and will be led by librarians Matt Jansen and Rolando Rodriguez. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/1723 6848 LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002651Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/introduction-to-git-and-github X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agentic AI DTSTART:20261008T180000Z DTEND:20261008T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002651Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53797539117044 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Want to do more with AI? Agents can help. AI agents are design ed to work toward specific goals and complete tasks with less step-by-step direction from the user. While they can be powerful and efficient tools\, giving them too much autonomy can also create problems. In this workshop\ , you’ll learn what AI agents can do\, where their limits are\, and how to create and use your own using the UNC Library’s PromptLab. No prior e xperience with agents is required\, though participants who are new to gen erative AI may find it helpful to review our brief training videos before taking this workshop.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the University L ibraries and will be led by librarian Michele Hayslett.\n\n \n\nThis works hop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. You can register through the library calendar. Registrants will receive a Zoom link\; those on the wait list will not receive a Zoom link unless they are bumped up to a registere d spot.\n\n\nAll registrants however\, will receive access to the meeting recording and resources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002651Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/agentic-ai-8711 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Global Data for Local Action: Saving the World One Data Dashboard at a Time DTSTART:20261008T183000Z DTEND:20261008T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183545Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53630829429180 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Geospatial Forum for "Global Data for Local Action: S aving the World One Data Dashboard at a Time." The World Resources Institu te is a large environmental nongovernmental organization that\, among othe r things\, provides geospatial data and analyses to local governments to s upport sustainable urban planning. Ted Wong\, a data scientist at the Worl d Resources Institute's Ross Center for Sustainable Cities\, will examine how the institute builds and deploys data products that support city-level planning and decision-making for extreme heat\, urban biodiversity and de carbonization. Wong will discuss theories of change\, user research\, proj ect-level business models\, strategies for mainstreaming\, representation of uncertainty and the technical considerations behind the institute’s d ata products.\n\nYou can attend Wong's talk in person at 5103 Jordan Hall or watch it live. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183545Z LOCATION:Jordan Hall\, 5103 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/global-data-for-local-action-saving-th e-world-one-data-dashboard-at-a-time-geospatial-forum X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261008T213000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55034-1791480600-1791486000@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad Incubator DTSTART:20261008T213000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53735353087897 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups. Students will work througho ut the semester to further their concepts through fundamental practices\, such as doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling and thinkin g through commercialization strategy. The program is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another and hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your new venture.\n\nNC State student entrepreneurs are el igible for microfunding ranging from roughly $200 to $800 per student (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and its needs.\n\nSession s will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind sessions. The speakers will cover pain points of the startup process\, while the gri nd sessions will provide you and your fellow founders opportunities to cre atively work through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hackath on all for your own personal growth.\n\nParticipants will also receive men torship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates\, including what’s working\, roadblocks and go als for the week.\n\nFor more information about Launchpad and to apply\, v isit the Launchpad webpage.\n\nHere is the 2026 LaunchPad schedule:\n\nAug . 27: Intro\, expectations and setting goalsSept. 3 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29: Speaker sessionsSept. 10\, Oct. 1 and 22 and Nov. 6: Collaborative gri nd sessions LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Albright Entrepreneurship Ga rage Classroom URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-incubator-6347 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Interprofessional Design-a-thon DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53434343530065 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Interprofessional Design-a-thon at the Inpatient Rehabilit ation Center brings together student teams to apply human-centered design thinking to address patient needs. Student teams collaborate on a solution and present their idea to a panel of faculty and health professionals\, w ho then select a winning team. This is an approved IPEP Distinguished Scho lars Immersion hosted by the Office of Interprofessional Education and Pra ctice.\n\n \n\nFall 2026 Design-a-thon:\n\nSaturday\, October 3 from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m.\n\nSaturday\, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n \n\nDesig n-a-thon Eligibility:\n\nComplete basic BEAM Makerspace training.Be availa ble all 5 hours on each Saturday (10 hours total) and complete independent work (research\, faculty consultation\, etc.) in the week between.Designe d for medical\, nursing\, biomedical engineering\, physical therapy\, clin ical rehabilitation and mental health counseling\, occupational therapy\, speech therapy and pharmacy students. Other students can apply\, and their participation will be considered as space allows.​Applications are revi ewed as received and the deadline to apply is September 1\, 2026. Question s? Email unc_ipe@unc.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z LOCATION:UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/interprofessional-design-a-thon X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MADTech Graduate Open House DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260903T183455Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53877637873266 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Interested in pursuing graduate studies in Media Arts\, Design and Technology? Join us for an open house on October 12. \n\nThe Masters of Art + Design (MAD) is focused on experimental media arts and prepares students to be design directors\, practitioners\, visionaries\, and leader s in the field who are able to respond to the social\, cultural and econom ic shifts that current times – and global economies – demand. Our stu dents become creative thinkers and skilled makers in an interdisciplinary educational environment\, which provides the critical knowledge and expert ise to re-imagine new contexts that challenge traditional structures and a ssumptions guiding art and design practice. Major Areas of Interest in MAD TechAnimation & Digital StorytellingInteractive and Game DesignVirtual Pro ductionVirtual and Mixed RealityWearable TechnologyInteractive Exhibit Des ignAnd others! Additional InformationCampus Map: https://maps.ncsu.edu/Vis itor Parking: https://transportation.ncsu.edu/visitor-parking/MAD Website: https://design.ncsu.edu/mad-tech/academics/masters/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183455Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/copy-of-madtech-graduate-open-house-46 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI in Hiring Symposium DTSTART:20261013T123000Z DTEND:20261013T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T183204Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753410391713 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The AI in Hiring Symposium\, funded by the NC State University Foundation\, aims to synthesize and share insights about the increasing u se of artificial intelligence in organizational hiring practices and worke rs’ job search activities. The symposium will provide an opportunity to learn about these important changes from a wide variety of perspectives\, including academic\, legal and industry experts and student job seekers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T183204Z LOCATION:Plant Sciences Building\, Coastal AgroBusiness Seminar Room URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/ai-in-hiring-symposium X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Python Crash Courses: Intro to Python DTSTART:20261013T163000Z DTEND:20261013T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578463617371 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The Python Crash Course: Introduction to Python introduces bas ic concepts in the Python programming language such as object types\, base Python data structures\, file paths\, and flow control (if statements & f or-loops). We'll work through some applied examples and help you get Pytho n installed on your computer.\n\n \n\nWe will also survey some of the popu lar packages for data science in Python and talk about next steps on your learning journey.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by University Library a nd will be led by librarians Philip McDaniel\, Lorin Bruckner\, Michele Ha yslett\, Matt Jansen\, and Rolando Rodriguez along with Mark Reed from ITS Research Computing. Contact Matt Jansen with any questions.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/ event/17236560 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/python-crash-courses-intro-to-python X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20261014T190000Z DTEND:20261014T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985820353 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Hot Topic: The AI Avalanche: Why Traditional Governance Is Fail ing Us DTSTART:20261015T124500Z DTEND:20261015T134500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53870549628943 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Please join the Data Science and AI Academy for the AI Hot Top ic series\, an opportunity for people curious about AI to network with exp erts\, scholars and practitioners. Each month\, a small group from industr y and academia will explore a new topic in AI research\, ethics\, and prac tice. Through these conversations\, we will envision new opportunities to build industry-academia-government partnerships\, collaborations\, and com munity.\n\nIn October\, join us to explore the gap between rapid AI innova tion and slow institutional governance\, including cybersecurity risks\, s hadow AI and the need for agile\, ethics-driven oversight. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Raleigh Founded URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/ai-hot-topic-the-ai-avalanche-why-trad itional-governance-is-failing-us X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Webinar: Solving the People Problem: Cybersecurity Training 101 DTSTART:20261015T140000Z DTEND:20261015T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51153187528129 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Does your company have a cybersecurity training program in pla ce? Did you know that the majority of cyber breaches occur due to human er ror and could be solved with basic cybersecurity awareness training? Sign up for an NC State Industry Expansion Solutions webinar to learn how to pu t basic cyber training in place today at low or no cost and help solve one of the biggest problems facing small to mid-size businesses today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/solving-the-people-problem-cybersecuri ty-training-101-webinar X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI in Research series – Using AI in Survey Research: Practices a nd Pitfalls (online) DTSTART:20261020T153000Z DTEND:20261020T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182634Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52127398770587 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:AI in Research: Driving Innovation Forward\n\nDiscover how art ificial intelligence can streamline workflows\, uncover hidden patterns\, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of A I through Odum Institute AIR series that can revolutionize your research p rocess.\n\nThis course offers an overview of how AI tools such as large la nguage models (LLMS) can enhance early stages of the survey process\, incl uding item generation\, questionnaire evaluation\, and survey refinement. This session will highlight practical ways LLMs such as ChatGPT and Micros oft Copilot can support researchers while also addressing common pitfalls. Participants will learn best practices for questionnaire design focusing on writing questions\, response option development\, and question ordering . Ideal for researchers seeking to incorporate AI thoughtfully and efficie ntly during survey development work. The first half of the session will pr ovide structured lecture content\, and the second half will offer time for participants to ask questions and discuss the specific projects they are working on.\n\nNo registration fees required but you must register to secu re your spot and receive the Zoom link. You must have an active UNC ONYEN to register for this course. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182634Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-in-research-series-using-ai-in-surve y-research-practices-and-pitfalls-online X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Python Crash Courses: Intro to Python DTSTART:20261020T163000Z DTEND:20261020T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578463618396 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The Python Crash Course: Introduction to Python introduces bas ic concepts in the Python programming language such as object types\, base Python data structures\, file paths\, and flow control (if statements & f or-loops). We'll work through some applied examples and help you get Pytho n installed on your computer.\n\n \n\nWe will also survey some of the popu lar packages for data science in Python and talk about next steps on your learning journey.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by University Library a nd will be led by librarians Philip McDaniel\, Lorin Bruckner\, Michele Ha yslett\, Matt Jansen\, and Rolando Rodriguez along with Mark Reed from ITS Research Computing. Contact Matt Jansen with any questions.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/ event/17236560 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/python-crash-courses-intro-to-python X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mobile Barber Truck DTSTART:20261021T150000Z DTEND:20261021T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53760954041615 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Bar Ber Shop will offer haircuts from its mobile barber tr uck on Centennial Campus every other Wednesday. Their stylists can accommo date men's and women's cuts across a multitude of hair types and styles (t hey even do blowouts). \nThe truck will be parked in front of Venture Plac e on Main Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGrab a quick and convenien t trim during your work day! Walk-ups are welcome or you can schedule your appointment and learn more about the mobile service on the barber shop's website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Venture Center Courtyard URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/mobile-barber-truck-503 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20261021T190000Z DTEND:20261021T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985821378 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Analyzing Newspaper Content on a Large Scale DTSTART:20261022T170000Z DTEND:20261022T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578483792722 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:If you're interested in mining newspaper content\, ProQuest TD M Studio has excellent tools for that. Come see this demo of how the softw are can be used and learn more about all the content available through it. Best of all\, ProQuest has already arranged the text mining rights for al l of it so you can get started immediately!\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offer ed by the University Library and will be led by librarians Michele Hayslet t and Rolando Rodriguez.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely v ia Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/17236664 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/analyzing-newspaper-content-on-a-large- scale-2954 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leveraging Generative AI for Research Tasks (Research Week Event) DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182828Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753503567840 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Want to know how generative AI (GenAI) can be used to support your research? This workshop covers various GenAI tools that have applicat ions for research tasks including tools that support writing manuscripts\, exploring and summarizing literature (e.g.\, Research Rabbit\, Consensus\ , and Undermind)\, performing data analysis (e.g.\, Julius and ProQuest TD M Studio)\, and conducting evidence syntheses (including systematic and sc oping reviews). An overview of library resources that support GenAI includ ing PromptLab and the Library AI Studio is also provided.\n\n \n\nThis wor kshop is intended for those with some existing knowledge of genAI. If you need more of an introduction to AI\, please check out the Library's other AI-related workshops.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the UNC Health S ciences Library and led by Luke Barron. It is part of the For Researchers and Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182828Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/leveraging-generative-ai-for-research-t asks-research-week-event X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility Pop-Up Labs DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T181502Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53601969914598 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The POP Lab is a drop-in workspace where UNC faculty and staff can make progress with support from digital accessibility consultants. Br ing your documents\, course materials\, websites\, reports\, or questions\ , and work at your own pace. Come by for a few minutes or stay for the ful l session to ask questions\, explore tools\, solve problems and make meani ngful progress toward expanding access.\n\n \n\nProgress Over Perfection\n \nProgress means recognizing common barriers in the platforms you use and taking small steps to reduce them. It’s choosing web formats over PDFs\, applying table headers\, checking color contrast and collaborating on acc essible templates so everyone can start from a strong foundation. Digital accessibility depends on steady\, intentional progress\, not perfection\, to expand access for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181502Z LOCATION:Carolina Union\, 2502 URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/digital-accessibility-pop-up-labs X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261022T213000Z DTEND:20261022T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55036-1792690200-1792695600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad Incubator DTSTART:20261022T213000Z DTEND:20261022T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53735353088922 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups. Students will work througho ut the semester to further their concepts through fundamental practices\, such as doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling and thinkin g through commercialization strategy. The program is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another and hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your new venture.\n\nNC State student entrepreneurs are el igible for microfunding ranging from roughly $200 to $800 per student (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and its needs.\n\nSession s will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind sessions. The speakers will cover pain points of the startup process\, while the gri nd sessions will provide you and your fellow founders opportunities to cre atively work through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hackath on all for your own personal growth.\n\nParticipants will also receive men torship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates\, including what’s working\, roadblocks and go als for the week.\n\nFor more information about Launchpad and to apply\, v isit the Launchpad webpage.\n\nHere is the 2026 LaunchPad schedule:\n\nAug . 27: Intro\, expectations and setting goalsSept. 3 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29: Speaker sessionsSept. 10\, Oct. 1 and 22 and Nov. 6: Collaborative gri nd sessions LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Albright Entrepreneurship Ga rage Classroom URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-incubator-6347 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:N.C. PSI Hackathon DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53045034112131 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The N.C. PSI Hackathon is an annual event that gives undergrad uate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars the chance to demonst rate their skills in a three-day competition to solve ag tech-related chal lenges for prizes and\, of course\, bragging rights. This year\, the PSI H ackathon is centered around ag-tech innovation in the areas of bioinformat ics\, data science and hardware fabrication. Each of those tracks will inc lude one or more challenges and be inclusive to participants with various levels of experience. If you would like to participate in the Hackathon\, complete the registration form. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Plant Sciences Building URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-psi-hackathon-9716 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reimagining Flood Risk and Protection: Moving Beyond Legacy System s DTSTART:20261023T190000Z DTEND:20261023T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183556Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53826009106674 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Geospatial Analytics and the Climate and S ustainability Academy for a special Geospatial Forum panel discussion.\n\n Panel summary: Current approaches for assessing flood risk and protecting people and infrastructure in the United States are rooted in regulatory fr ameworks established in the late 1960s. Floodplain mapping\, insurance req uirements and building standards continue to reflect assumptions and bench marks developed more than half a century ago\, despite rapidly changing cl imate\, land use and exposure. This panel brings together experts from dif ferent domains to critically examine whether these legacy systems remain a dequate for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. We will explore strateg ies that challenge the status quo and consider what is needed to more effe ctively manage flood risk in a changing environment. Taking a forward-look ing\, interdisciplinary perspective — spanning insurance\, economics\, h azard modeling\, communication\, governance and policy — the discussion will explore where and when damage is expected\, who will be most affected and how risks can be managed more equitably\, proactively and effectively .\n\nMary Smith\, an investigative reporter at CBS 17\, will moderate the panel discussion. The panelists will be:\n\nKatherine Anarde\, assistant p rofessor of coastal engineering in NC State’s Department of Civil\, Cons truction and Environmental EngineeringSteven Koller\, insurance research a nd policy engagement manager at Insurance for Good and research fellow at Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing StudiesGian Tavares\, director of the State Resilience Office at the NC Department of Environmental QualityHere is the schedule for the forum:\n\n2:30-3 p.m.: A reception\, including co ffee and light snacks\, in Room 1214 at Jordan Hall Addition3-4:30 p.m.: A panel discussion in Room 1216 at Jordan Hall Addition 4:30-6:30 p.m.: A s ocial at the Center for Geospatial Analytics (Rooms 5111/5119) in Jordan H allWe hope to see you in person\, but you may join us virtually. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183556Z LOCATION:Jordan Hall Addition\, 1216 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/geospatial-forum-reimagining-flood-ris k-and-protection-moving-beyond-legacy-systems X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:N.C. PSI Hackathon DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53045034113156 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The N.C. PSI Hackathon is an annual event that gives undergrad uate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars the chance to demonst rate their skills in a three-day competition to solve ag tech-related chal lenges for prizes and\, of course\, bragging rights. This year\, the PSI H ackathon is centered around ag-tech innovation in the areas of bioinformat ics\, data science and hardware fabrication. Each of those tracks will inc lude one or more challenges and be inclusive to participants with various levels of experience. If you would like to participate in the Hackathon\, complete the registration form. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Plant Sciences Building URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-psi-hackathon-9716 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:N.C. PSI Hackathon DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53045034114181 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The N.C. PSI Hackathon is an annual event that gives undergrad uate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars the chance to demonst rate their skills in a three-day competition to solve ag tech-related chal lenges for prizes and\, of course\, bragging rights. This year\, the PSI H ackathon is centered around ag-tech innovation in the areas of bioinformat ics\, data science and hardware fabrication. Each of those tracks will inc lude one or more challenges and be inclusive to participants with various levels of experience. If you would like to participate in the Hackathon\, complete the registration form. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:Plant Sciences Building URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-psi-hackathon-9716 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intermediate Qualtrics DTSTART:20261026T190000Z DTEND:20261026T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52682483376859 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course will cover topics beyond the scope of the Introduc tory to Qualtrics short course. We will take a deeper dive into Survey Flo w features including embedded data\, customizing the End of Survey experie nce\, Screen Out Management\, and implementing randomization. We will expl ore methods of importing embedded data into your survey\, sending informat ion from one survey to another\, and setting embedded data in your survey through conditions within your survey. An introduction to automations will be illustrated through an example use case that sends respondents to a dr awing survey after completing their survey. Finally\, we will create custo m reports to share with others in the ‘reports’ tab. Course material w ill be incorporated into a shared Group in which all participants will be added\, offering hands-on practice with shared Libraries\, and Directories . Additional features to be discussed include piping\, authentication\, an d version management.\n\nRegistration and fee are required for Zoom link a ccess. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/intermediate-qualtrics-9622 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMaps DTSTART:20261027T180000Z DTEND:20261027T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578494561767 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Integrated into the ArcGIS Online platform\, the StoryMaps fea ture allows users to make informative\, map-based webpages without any cod ing! Examples can be found here.\n\nThis hands-on\, guided workshop will f ocus on creating StoryMaps with an array of mixed media – photos\, video s\, maps\, and more! By the end of the workshop\, attendees will be able t o create their own beautiful\, interactive StoryMaps with pre-existing mat erials.\n\n \n\nNote: While everyone is welcome to join this workshop\, we can only facilitate access to ArcGIS Online for UNC-Chapel Hill affiliate s.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the University Library and will be led by librarian Philip McDaniel. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/17229 033 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/introduction-to-arcgis-storymaps-2326 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intermediate Qualtrics DTSTART:20261027T190000Z DTEND:20261027T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52682483377884 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This course will cover topics beyond the scope of the Introduc tory to Qualtrics short course. We will take a deeper dive into Survey Flo w features including embedded data\, customizing the End of Survey experie nce\, Screen Out Management\, and implementing randomization. We will expl ore methods of importing embedded data into your survey\, sending informat ion from one survey to another\, and setting embedded data in your survey through conditions within your survey. An introduction to automations will be illustrated through an example use case that sends respondents to a dr awing survey after completing their survey. Finally\, we will create custo m reports to share with others in the ‘reports’ tab. Course material w ill be incorporated into a shared Group in which all participants will be added\, offering hands-on practice with shared Libraries\, and Directories . Additional features to be discussed include piping\, authentication\, an d version management.\n\nRegistration and fee are required for Zoom link a ccess. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/intermediate-qualtrics-9622 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mentorship Meetup DTSTART:20261027T220000Z DTEND:20261027T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002614Z UID:55158-1793124000-1793129400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Are you an NC State student with a business idea\, curious ab out exploring mentorship at State\, or just looking to build a support net work for whatever your future career may be? The Entrepreneurship Mentorsh ip Program is just the place for you! \nIn partnership with NC State Entr epreneurship\, the eClinic hosts mentorship meetups that aim to build stu dent entrepreneurs’ networks with mentors from a wide variety of industr ies.  This is a place to bounce your ideas\, ask for help\, meet fellow s tudents and potential co-founders and pick our mentor’s brains. In addit ion\, the Mentorship Program offers a request portal for students to make asks for potential introductions with industry and entrepreneurial experts . \nMentorship Meetups are open to all students that would like to attend\ , and invites are also sent to students who have requested mentorship in t he last two semesters. \nFall ’26 mentorship meetups: \nSeptember 9th at the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, located at 1017 Main Campus Dr Sui te 1650\, Raleigh NC \nOctober 27th location TBA \nTo be on communications and attendance for both or either meetup (we recommend attending both)\, please RSVP below. \nTo learn more about the Mentorship Program\, please v isit the program page here LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002614Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/mentorship-meetup-8/2026-10-27 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Building Agentic Workflows DTSTART:20261028T170000Z DTEND:20261028T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T181503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53578510495188 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Interested in building agentic workflows for your research or learning? This workshop introduces practical ways to design agentic workfl ows that support repetitive tasks\, information gathering\, and more! You will learn about the core principles of agentic systems and be introduced to a variety of tools that you may use. This workshop emphasizes thoughtfu l and ethical use of AI tools with a focus on transparency\, privacy\, and human oversight.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the University Libra ry and will be led by librarian Rolando Rodriguez. \n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom. Register here: https://calendar.lib.un c.edu/event/17236827 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181503Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/building-agentic-workflows X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20261028T190000Z DTEND:20261028T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985822403 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261029T213000Z DTEND:20261029T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55037-1793295000-1793300400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad Incubator DTSTART:20261029T213000Z DTEND:20261029T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53735353089947 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups. Students will work througho ut the semester to further their concepts through fundamental practices\, such as doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling and thinkin g through commercialization strategy. The program is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another and hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your new venture.\n\nNC State student entrepreneurs are el igible for microfunding ranging from roughly $200 to $800 per student (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and its needs.\n\nSession s will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind sessions. The speakers will cover pain points of the startup process\, while the gri nd sessions will provide you and your fellow founders opportunities to cre atively work through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hackath on all for your own personal growth.\n\nParticipants will also receive men torship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates\, including what’s working\, roadblocks and go als for the week.\n\nFor more information about Launchpad and to apply\, v isit the Launchpad webpage.\n\nHere is the 2026 LaunchPad schedule:\n\nAug . 27: Intro\, expectations and setting goalsSept. 3 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29: Speaker sessionsSept. 10\, Oct. 1 and 22 and Nov. 6: Collaborative gri nd sessions LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Albright Entrepreneurship Ga rage Classroom URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-incubator-6347 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Research Up Close: FREEDM Center Tour DTSTART:20261103T160000Z DTEND:20261103T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53760957102429 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Tour the FREEDM Systems Center and meet the people who harness the elements and move their power across the world. Experts at the center will show you their coolest projects and explain how their work can keep the energy grid (and the lights in our homes) humming along for generation s to come. This is an educational experience\, but for those of us without electrical engineering degrees\, it will be a unique opportunity to see c ool gadgets\, ask about the things we use every day and look into the most important technology of our time and hear from the people who spend all d ay thinking about it.\n\nSlots are limited\, so please register to attend the tour. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Keystone Science Center\, FREEDM Systems Center (Suite 100) URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/research-up-close-freedm-center-tour X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mobile Barber Truck DTSTART:20261104T160000Z DTEND:20261104T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53760954059024 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Bar Ber Shop will offer haircuts from its mobile barber tr uck on Centennial Campus every other Wednesday. Their stylists can accommo date men's and women's cuts across a multitude of hair types and styles (t hey even do blowouts). \nThe truck will be parked in front of Venture Plac e on Main Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGrab a quick and convenien t trim during your work day! Walk-ups are welcome or you can schedule your appointment and learn more about the mobile service on the barber shop's website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Venture Center Courtyard URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/mobile-barber-truck-503 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20261104T200000Z DTEND:20261104T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985823428 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Study Abroad: Your Global Experience\, Your Career Advantage DTSTART:20261104T220000Z DTEND:20261104T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53879527526955 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Italian Club in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and the Career Development Center for a special career workshop on the Professional Value of Studying Abroad. Turn your study abroad exper ience into Career Success. You'll learn how to identify the skills you gai n abroad and discover how to effectively showcase them on your resume and to future employers\, helping you turn your time abroad into a valuable ca reer asset.\n\nYou can follow the Italian Club on Instagram. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Withers Hall\, 331 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/study-abroad-your-global-experience-yo ur-career-advantage X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GenAI Life Hacks DTSTART:20261105T190000Z DTEND:20261105T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002651Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53797648996874 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Gen AI tools have the potential to take on tedious tasks and d aily drudge work\, freeing us up for the fun parts: thinking\, dreaming\, and doing. In this workshop led by library staff\, learn practical prompti ng techniques that can turn mile-long to-do lists into actionable plans\, helping you work smarter across all areas of your life.\n\nWe will also cr owd-source tips from attendees on how Gen AI tools have helped them organi ze tasks for work\, school\, and home life. \n\nAttendees will: \n\nPracti ce crafting clear prompts to create plans for time management\, prioritizi ng work or study tasks\, travel\, cleaning\, meal planning\, and more.Unde rstand how to use AI tools effectively. Share ideas for using Gen AI tools to create routines\, manage tasks\, develop study guides\, and save time at work and home.This workshop is offered by the University Libraries and will be led by librarian Dayna Durbin.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is being offe red remotely via Zoom only. You can register through the library calendar. Registrants will receive a Zoom link\; those on the waitlist will not rec eive a Zoom link unless they are bumped up to a registered spot.\n\n\nAll registrants however\, will receive access to the meeting recording and res ources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002651Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/genai-life-hacks-2513 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Getting Proper about Prompting: An Introduction to Prompt Enginee ring for Social Science and Survey Research DTSTART:20261106T180000Z DTEND:20261106T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52259497407699 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Take a glance through recent news or social media and you woul d be hard-pressed not to see mentions of chatbots and artificial intellige nce (AI) methods aimed at generating text\, images and other content. Rec ent work by Eloundou and colleagues (2023) explored the potential impact o f these types of generative AI on labor markets\, and survey research\, sp ecifically was among the top two most impacted industries. Professor Andr ew Ng has been cited as saying “AI won’t replace human workers\, but ‘people that use it will replace people that don’t.’” Much of the way researchers in the social sciences and survey research are incorporat ing AI into their workflow involves some type of prompting. Prompt Engine ering approaches along with more nuanced fine tuning approaches are being used and refined to better incorporate more robust approaches for AI incor poration into the research process. In this short course we will provide an overview of the emerging field of prompt engineering and illustrate how a prompt engineering approach and problem specification mindset can be us eful for maximizing the utility of large language models\, specifically\, within social science. Concepts and experimental approaches will be illus trated using several real-world\, grounded and published work. The shortc ourse also incorporates an experiential component that encourages particip ants to apply basic concepts that we cover in the course in real-time as w e work on exercises together in the later part of the course.\n\nRegistrat ion and fee (refundable for UNCCH students) are required for Zoom link acc ess. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/getting-proper-about-prompting-an-intro duction-to-prompt-engineering-for-social-science-and-survey-research-6958 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261106T223000Z DTEND:20261107T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55038-1793986200-1793991600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-11-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad Incubator DTSTART:20261106T223000Z DTEND:20261107T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T123010Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53735353091996 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups. Students will work througho ut the semester to further their concepts through fundamental practices\, such as doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling and thinkin g through commercialization strategy. The program is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another and hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your new venture.\n\nNC State student entrepreneurs are el igible for microfunding ranging from roughly $200 to $800 per student (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and its needs.\n\nSession s will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind sessions. The speakers will cover pain points of the startup process\, while the gri nd sessions will provide you and your fellow founders opportunities to cre atively work through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hackath on all for your own personal growth.\n\nParticipants will also receive men torship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates\, including what’s working\, roadblocks and go als for the week.\n\nFor more information about Launchpad and to apply\, v isit the Launchpad webpage.\n\nHere is the 2026 LaunchPad schedule:\n\nAug . 27: Intro\, expectations and setting goalsSept. 3 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29: Speaker sessionsSept. 10\, Oct. 1 and 22 and Nov. 6: Collaborative gri nd sessions LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T123010Z LOCATION:Partners I – NC State University\, Albright Entrepreneurship Ga rage Classroom URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-incubator-6347 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility Pop-Up Labs DTSTART:20261109T160000Z DTEND:20261109T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T181502Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53602941974007 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The POP Lab is a drop-in workspace where UNC faculty and staff can make progress with support from digital accessibility consultants. Br ing your documents\, course materials\, websites\, reports\, or questions\ , and work at your own pace. Come by for a few minutes or stay for the ful l session to ask questions\, explore tools\, solve problems and make meani ngful progress toward expanding access.\n\n \n\nProgress Over Perfection\n \nProgress means recognizing common barriers in the platforms you use and taking small steps to reduce them. It’s choosing web formats over PDFs\, applying table headers\, checking color contrast and collaborating on acc essible templates so everyone can start from a strong foundation. Digital accessibility depends on steady\, intentional progress\, not perfection\, to expand access for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181502Z LOCATION:Carolina Union\, 2502 URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/digital-accessibility-pop-up-labs X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GenAI Tools and Resources in the Clinical Setting DTSTART:20261109T160000Z DTEND:20261109T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182828Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53753537029339 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Curious about how to use generative AI (genAI) to inform your clinical research and practice?\n\n \n\nThis session will cover the basics of using genAI chatbots and AI-assisted tools for clinical information re trieval and literature reviews. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of using AI tools for different steps of the research process\, prompting strategi es\, and using GenAI for evidence reviews. A review of clinical genAI tool s will be included.\n\n \n\nThis workshop is offered by the UNC Health Sci ences Library and is led by Luke Barron\, Joel Collier\, and Beth Moreton. It is part of the For Clinicians: Enhancing Practice Through Knowledge an d Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182828Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/genai-tools-and-resources-in-the-clinic al-setting-3201 X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intro to Sketchup DTSTART:20261110T230000Z DTEND:20261111T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53764361761615 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Learn 3D modeling basics in SketchUp! Beginner-friendly worksh op covering tools and workflow. Laptop and mouse required.\n\nAn introduct ion to SketchUp for beginners. This workshop is perfect for beginners and folx with no formal training in 3D rendering and modeling. We will walk th rough the basics of how the program functions\, it's tools\, and basic wor kflow to get you started creating in 3D. We will work in SketchUp free onl ine\, so a laptop and mouse are needed to participate in the workshop.\n\n No Experience Required | Open to Everyone\n\nRegistration for this worksho p opens: Oct. 1\n\nFrank Thompson Hall: Room 300 LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Frank Thompson Hall - University Theatre\, 300 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/intro-to-sketchup X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Unfiltered: Coffee and Conversation DTSTART:20261111T140000Z DTEND:20261111T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T180122Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53568030985896 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Interested in the ever-evolving world of AI?\n\n \n\nJoin us f or AI Unfiltered\, a monthly gathering where students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members come together over coffee to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you're deeply involved in AI or simply curious about the latest ideas\, this is a welcoming space to shar e insights\, ask questions\, network\, and connect through conversation ab out all things AI.\n\n \n\nRegister here! Event is free and open to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180122Z LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, Meantime Cafe URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-unfiltered-coffee-and-conversation X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Methods for Conducting Qualitative Coding and Data Analysis DTSTART:20261111T150000Z DTEND:20261111T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52639793042757 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Knowing how to analyze data from qualitative research studies to respond to complex health and social priorities is rewarding\, but it c an also be daunting. This short course provides students practical skills for coding and analyzing qualitative data for research studies in U.S. and international settings. The short course uses a lab- and discussion-based approach. There will be four modules. In the 1st module\, students will l earn about the practical steps for qualitative coding and data analysis\, including learning about concepts and techniques relating to how to iterat ively read narrative data\, how to develop codes\, how to create a codeboo k\, how to consider hierarchal coding structures\, and how to formulate th emes from codes. As part of this module\, students will also learn about t hree types of analytical approaches: content analysis\, thematic analysis\ , and discourse analysis. In the 2nd module\, students will learn about ho w to use an online qualitative analysis software tool\, including how to i mport a qualitative dataset and codebook and how to assign codes to text. We will review a real-world example of a coded qualitative dataset to disc uss techniques for obtaining code extracts\, memos\, matrices\, and other analytical tools. In the 3rd module\, students will read three qualitative transcripts from a topic selected by the instructor and work in small gro ups to develop an abbreviated codebook and assign codes to the test transc ripts. Students will work in real-time using an online qualitative analysi s software. In the final module\, students will learn about various ways t o present findings from qualitative data analyses. We will critique and di scuss various styles for presenting qualitative research\, such as using i llustrative quotations\, visual displays\, or quantified qualitative resul ts. Students will learn about the inherent advantages and disadvantages of these styles when presenting their own qualitative findings. This course is designed to provide new knowledge for both introductory and intermediat e students.\n\nRegistration and fee are required for Zoom link access. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/methods-for-conducting-qualitative-codi ng-and-data-analysis X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20261111T200000Z DTEND:20261111T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985824453 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wolf Den Pitch Competition 2026 DTSTART:20261111T223000Z DTEND:20261112T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55001-1794418200-1794423600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Annual pitch competition at NC State returns! \nJoin innov ators from NC State and beyond for this Shark Tank-inspired event giving s tudents the opportunity to pitch their business concept for live judges an d a live audience. Hear five bold ideas and watch as these students face t he wolves’ questions and vie for “investment” dollars. Who will walk away with capital to build their ventures? Who will go home empty-handed? We will also be awarding an Audience Choice Award\, so make sure you come to cheer for your favorite team! \nWolf Den will be located in Talley Stu dent Union\, room TBA closer to the event. Parking is free at the Reynolds Coliseum deck across from Talley Student Union after 5pm. Several Wolflin e routes drop off nearby as well. \n5:30 pm | Check-in and hors d’oeuvre s\n6:00 pm | Pitch Competition\n6:55 pm | Closing Remarks and Award Presen tation\nRSVP below to attend.  \nWant to apply to be a contestant? Apply here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/wolf-den-pitch-competition-202 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mobile Barber Truck DTSTART:20261118T160000Z DTEND:20261118T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53760954073361 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Bar Ber Shop will offer haircuts from its mobile barber tr uck on Centennial Campus every other Wednesday. Their stylists can accommo date men's and women's cuts across a multitude of hair types and styles (t hey even do blowouts). \nThe truck will be parked in front of Venture Plac e on Main Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGrab a quick and convenien t trim during your work day! Walk-ups are welcome or you can schedule your appointment and learn more about the mobile service on the barber shop's website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z LOCATION:Venture Center Courtyard URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/mobile-barber-truck-503 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game for Growth DTSTART:20261118T200000Z DTEND:20261118T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53886985825478 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Counseling Center's Game for Growth allows students to eng age in various activities\, such as board games\, role-playing games and v irtual reality\, to promote emotional wellness\, social skills and persona l growth.\n\nThe activities occur in a supportive environment that encoura ges self-expression through play\, helping students build confidence and d evelop healthy relationships with peers.\n\nAll students are welcome to pa rticipate as often as they desire.Feel free to bring your own games or pla y ours.Come solo or bring a friend.Complete fun wellness challenges and ea rn tokens to redeem for prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, 4132 URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/game-for-growth-3621 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Italian Club End-of-the-Semester Potluck-Dinner DTSTART:20261118T220000Z DTEND:20261119T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062913Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53879612916891 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Italian Club and Italian Honor Society\, both in the Department of World Languages and Cultures\, for our end-of-semester potlu ck dinner. We have planned a relaxed evening to celebrate the end of the t erm\, enjoy good food and provide an opportunity for students to meet and connect with the Italian student community at NC State. Bring a dish to sh are\, including Italian-inspired food\, and come connect with friends\, cl ub members and new faces. The dinner is open to all. You don't need to spe ak Italian to attend.\n\nYou can follow the Italian Club on Instagram. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062913Z LOCATION:Caldwell Hall\, Lounge URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/italian-club-end-of-the-semester-potlu ck-dinner-7470 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Senior Design Day DTSTART:20261202T140000Z DTEND:20261202T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002259Z UID:10000046-1796202000-1796220000@ise.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join us as ISE seniors display a world of cool engineering pro jects at the Fall 2026 Senior Design Day as they compete for the title of Senior Design Day Champions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002259Z LOCATION:4th Floor Hallway\, FWH\, 915 Partners Way\, Fitts-Woolard Hall\, Room 4121\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://ise.ncsu.edu/event/fall-2026-senior-design-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Eng ineering X-SOURCE-URL:https://ise.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Unfiltered: Coffee and Conversation DTSTART:20261209T140000Z DTEND:20261209T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T180122Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53568030986921 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Interested in the ever-evolving world of AI?\n\n \n\nJoin us f or AI Unfiltered\, a monthly gathering where students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members come together over coffee to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you're deeply involved in AI or simply curious about the latest ideas\, this is a welcoming space to shar e insights\, ask questions\, network\, and connect through conversation ab out all things AI.\n\n \n\nRegister here! Event is free and open to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180122Z LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, Meantime Cafe URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ai-unfiltered-coffee-and-conversation X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Graduation Ceremony DTSTART:20261210T180000Z DTEND:20261210T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002141Z UID:10000036-1796907600-1796911200@ise.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2026 Graduation Ceremony begins at 1 pm with a recept ion right after the service. The ceremony will be live-streamed (http://go .ncsu.edu/isegraduation) starting at 12:45 pm for friends and families to enjoy. The event will be held at the McKimmon Center in Room 2 on NC State ’s campus\, and parking is FREE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002141Z LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27606 URL:https://ise.ncsu.edu/event/fall-2026-graduation-ceremony/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Eng ineering X-SOURCE-URL:https://ise.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility Pop-Up Labs DTSTART:20261215T160000Z DTEND:20261215T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T181502Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53601969922791 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:The POP Lab is a drop-in workspace where UNC faculty and staff can make progress with support from digital accessibility consultants. Br ing your documents\, course materials\, websites\, reports\, or questions\ , and work at your own pace. Come by for a few minutes or stay for the ful l session to ask questions\, explore tools\, solve problems and make meani ngful progress toward expanding access.\n\n \n\nProgress Over Perfection\n \nProgress means recognizing common barriers in the platforms you use and taking small steps to reduce them. It’s choosing web formats over PDFs\, applying table headers\, checking color contrast and collaborating on acc essible templates so everyone can start from a strong foundation. Digital accessibility depends on steady\, intentional progress\, not perfection\, to expand access for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181502Z LOCATION:Carolina Union\, 2502 URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/digital-accessibility-pop-up-labs X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learning Lab: Fashion Sustainability and Makerspace DTSTART:20270303T223000Z DTEND:20270304T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T183237Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53419106064992 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Don’t throw it away\, rework it.\n\nJoin the African America n Cultural Center at the D.H. Hill Jr. Library Makerspace for a hands-on d ive into sustainable fashion and do-it-yourself creation. Whether you want to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine\, mend your favorite d amaged thrifted piece or embroider custom patches to personalize your jack et or tote\, this lab is for you. We’ll cover essential mending techniqu es and show you how to extend the life of your wardrobe through conscious creation. Sewing experience is not necessary to participate.\n\nWe'll prov ide all machines and materials needed for the session. Bring a piece of cl othing you’d like to mend or customize or use the practice fabric provid ed\n\nIf you have questions about the session\, contact Andaiye Qaasim\, a ssistant director of the African American Cultural Center\, at aaqaasim@nc su.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T183237Z LOCATION:D.H. Hill Jr. Library\, Makerspace URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/learning-lab-fashion-sustainability-an d-makerspace X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Exams: Summer I 5-Week Session DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270625 DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53670974998893 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Final exams for Summer I five-week session courses will be hel d June 24-25.\n\nNo classes will be held for Summer I 10-week courses.\n\n Visit the Student Services Center website to see the full academic calenda r. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/final-exams-summer-i-5-week-session-99 80 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Exams: Summer I 5-Week Session DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270626 DTSTAMP:20260822T182341Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53670975007088 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Final exams for Summer I five-week session courses will be hel d June 24-25.\n\nNo classes will be held for Summer I 10-week courses.\n\n Visit the Student Services Center website to see the full academic calenda r. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182341Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/final-exams-summer-i-5-week-session-99 80 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Exams: Summer I 10-Week Session and Summer Session II DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270803 DTSTAMP:20260903T063059Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53670974815506 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Final exams for Summer I 10-Week and Summer II sessions will b e held Aug. 2-3.\n\nVisit the Student Services Center website to see the f ull academic calendar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T063059Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/final-exams-summer-i-10-week-session-s ummer-session-ii-1298 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Exams: Summer I 10-Week Session and Summer Session II DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270804 DTSTAMP:20260904T063232Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53670974823701 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Final exams for Summer I 10-Week and Summer II sessions will b e held Aug. 2-3.\n\nVisit the Student Services Center website to see the f ull academic calendar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063232Z URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/final-exams-summer-i-10-week-session-s ummer-session-ii-1298 X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR